Strong Space for Relationships:Building a Flourishing Advisory programfor Middle and High Schools

hosted by Woodside Priory School, Portola Valley, CA

November 5-6, 2019

Save the Date!!!

Many schools are wondering how to create and sustain a robust advisoryprogram that continues to thrive for many years. SEL brings a wide and creativelens to view Advisory meeting times. Workshop participants will gain experience in use of meaningful process questions to deepen SEL and the opportunity to populate their Advisory programs with tried and tested, creative and collaborative Advisory activities that help to build an Advisee’s SEL skillset.

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Workshop Goals

Design ideas for Advisory (goals, role of the Advisor, timing and grouping)

A series of experiences that engage meaningful conversations, rituals, personal reflection, and positive group interactions among students

Activities that will deepen and promote inter- and intra-personal development, and explores the importance of a structured, but emerging curriculum for Advisory

Training to facilitate IFSEL’s cornerstone practice and student-favorite, The Open Session

Who should attend?

What’s included?

A binder of resources, materials and lessons

Connection with other educators

A hearty and healthy breakfast, lunch and plenty of snacks

This workshop offers exciting professional and personal renewal through learning experiences that engage your growth mindset and resiliency. There are opportunities for both new and experienced educators to engage with sound research and time-tested curricula resources, and gain insight through thoughtful discussion, well-designed interactions, and the opportunity for self and group reflection.

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Join our workshop if you:

Seek personal and professional renewal

Seek creative and innovative resources to engage student and educator social and emotional learning

Are responsible for implementing a whole-school SEL approach

Seek support in developing an integrated and structured approach to building social and emotional competencies across the grades.

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What's included:

A comprehensive packet of SEL lesson plans, materials and research

Healthy breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments each day (accommodation for different dietary needs available)

Joining an international network of educators committed to Social and Emotional Learning

Laura McGourty

Testimonials

Schedule

Tuesday, November 5, 20199.30am - 4pm

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Welcome & Opening Activity

It's Fundamental (Grades 1-12)

An interactive session providing an introduction to the studies and thinking behind incorporating SEL into educational practices. A framework of guiding principles for instruction, teacher responses, and curricular design will also be shared.

Building a Foundation

Activities to engage students, build trust and create community.

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Lunch

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Advisory Fundamentals

An exploration of IFSEL’s 8 Principles for a Thriving Advisory Program, including examples from schools and suggested practices.

Closing

Wednesday, Nov 6, 20199.30am - 4pm

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Welcome

Focusing and Grounding Experience

Advisory Activities Deep Dive

In this session we'll share a range of SEL activities for Advisory, including activities for morning meetings and longer advisory sessions. We will also focus on the practice of inter- and intra-personal questioning, and the IFSEL Teacher Toolbox.

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Lunch

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Open Session Facilitator Training

The Open Session is a cornerstone practice for effective Middle and High School SEL classes and Advisory programs. This session will provide all the details you need to effectively facilitate powerful, “collective wondering” and teach sensitive student responses such as clarification and encouragement.

Location Information and Registration

Location Information

On Tuesday, November 5th, our two-day workshop will be hosted by Woodside Priory, located 40 minutes south of San Francisco and 30 minutes northwest of San Jose. The campus can be reached via a combination of BART or CalTrain and app based rides.

Early Bird Price

Price

$1,100

$1,250.00

Summer Institute +SELected Sessions

$1,100

$2,550

Financial Aid, CEUs and Refund/Cancellation Policy

CEUs and Refund/Cancellation Policy

Financial Aid

IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend the Summer Institute and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision. Click “Apply Now” to complete the Financial Aid Application Form. Please note, this form can not be saved and therefore needs to be completed in one sitting.‍

‍If you are interested in applying, please request the application at the event registration desk. The application and fees are sent directly to Dominican University which administers the process. At this time, IFSEL is not able to provide credits for clinical counseling.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

One of IFSEL’s core values is to support schools and educators seeking professional development. We understand that plans may change, and respectfully request that if you cannot attend a workshop, please try to find a substitute from your school to take your place.

If you inform us of your need to cancel up to 4 weeks before the workshop date, we will return your fee, minus a $50-per-workshop, per-person processing fee. Cancellation with less than 4 weeks notice is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another person.

IFSEL reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In that circumstance, a full refund will be made. To begin the cancellation process, please email us at admin@instituteforsel.net.

Financial Aid, CEUs and Refund/Cancellation Policy

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Financial Aid

IFSEL is committed to empowering all educators to attend the Summer Institute and we have Financial Aid programs to support this vision. Click “Apply Now” to complete the Financial Aid Application Form. Please note, this form can not be saved and therefore needs to be completed in one sitting.‍

Refund and Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change, and respectfully request that if you cannot attend a workshop, please try to find a substitute from your school to take your place.

If you inform us of your need to cancel up to 4 weeks before the workshop date, we will return your fee, minus a $50-per-workshop, per-person processing fee.

Cancellation with less than 4 weeks notice is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another person.

The Institute reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In that circumstance, a full refund will be made.

Upcoming Professional Development Events

IFSEL Institutes and Workshops provide opportunities for K-12 educators, administrators and counselors to experience a range of SEL activities, and also to understand the research and rationale that underpin them.

October 26, 2019

Workshop

October 26, 2019

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October 27, 2019

Nurturing a Whole-Community approach to Social and Emotional Learning

hosted at

This creative and experiential two-day workshop offers educators, administrators, counselors and advisors the opportunity to learn how to build classroom practices and school-wide systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the community.

Upcoming Professional Development Events

IFSEL Institutes and Workshops provide opportunities for K-12 educators, administrators and counselors to experience a range of SEL activities, and also to understand the research and rationale that underpin them.

Workshop

October 26, 2019

October

26

—

October 27, 2019

Nurturing a Whole-Community approach to Social and Emotional Learning

hosted at

This creative and experiential two-day workshop offers educators, administrators, counselors and advisors the opportunity to learn how to build classroom practices and school-wide systems that nurture the social and emotional health of all members of the community.